axle help

[T34418L31]

Ok well i have a few questions about some axles i got. they are out of a 87 ram charger which i am putting under a Tacoma i have. But i was wondering what gears they make for them. i am going to be running 37 0r 38 so i want to run pretty low gears since my motor isnt very big. also i am going to be running crossover steering but dont know how it will work with the knuckles. i am not to fammiliar with dodge stuff so i dont know if they make some sort of kit or something close to working. i have herd that chevy knuckles will work but i wasent to shure about that. i would relly like the help sine i am brand new to the dodge stuff.

[lmagee]

most likely you have a dana 44 and chysler 9 1/4 there. 4.56 is as low as you can go due to the 9 1/4. the dana 44 may already have flat top knuckles, if so you can run highsteer arms on it. If not you will have to put flat top knuckles on it.

[steved]

You will also need to figure out how to make the CAD work either by defeating it and running hubs, running a posiloc, or running a one piece axle with hubs...that really isn't a "great" axle as they are prone to bending at the CAD unit.

He is correct, if it is original axles for the truck, 9.25 rear and a CAD D44.

steved

[GRMhick]

I would swap the housing and long side shaft for one off of a 75-84, to eliminate the CAD. Also, for the $$, I think it would be worth it to spend an extra $100 and get a 9" to put out back. It will get rid of the c-clips

[T34418L31]

thanks for the help guys. i know they are not the best axles, but for free i couldnt pass them up. i will probably look in to getting a 9 inch for the rear but i would like to keep the front. also how can i tell that i have the flat top knuckles. Thanks for the help!

[lmagee]

. also how can i tell that i have the flat top knuckles.

http://77cj.littlekeylime.com/flatop_knucles.html

[T34418L31]

Thanks alot for the help!